Jackie Chan Hoax: Chinese Actor's Alive, Says 'I Had No Hope'

Chinese actor Jackie Chan, whose real name is Fang Shilong, is alive and well. According to a surprise visit to a Hong Kong school. The 72-year-old actor, worth over $400 million, has been the subject of a bizarre death hoax that spread like wildfire on social media in the last 24 hours.

Chan, who lives primarily in Hong Kong, was spotted at the Pei Chun Public School. There, he interacted with over 900 students and sang his song, Hard To Say Goodbye. I had no hope.

My only hope was my bowl of plain rice and to not be beaten by my teacher, he said in a statement.

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Contextual Subheading: Chan's Ongoing Projects

Chan turned up at the Pei Chun Public School for a surprise visit organized by the Lim Family Foundation. The actor is involved in ongoing projects, including a surprise visit to Singapore in July 2026.

According to HT.com, the viral posts about Jackie Chan's death spread rapidly on social media, with over 3.8 million views in just five hours. However, as mentioned earlier, HT.com can confirm that Jackie Chan has not passed away.

Contextual Subheading: Chan's Net Worth and Global Popularity

Chan's net worth is estimated to be over $400 million in 2026, making him one of the highest-paid actors in the world. His global popularity has made him bigger than any one country's industry.

Here's the post that started the hoax, which has since been debunked.

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"Jackie Chan" followed by "1954-2026"

Despite the hoax, Chan's team has confirmed that the actor is alive and well. The incident serves as a reminder of the power of social media and the importance of verifying information before sharing it.